31. When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill

Kayla and Taylor discuss Kelly Barnhill’s 2022 novel When Women Were Dragons. Topics include societal restrictions for women, unabashed feminism, and the awesome power of libraries. Also, a wee tangent on the 2012 election…This week’s drink: Tom Collins via liquor.comINGREDIENTS:2 ounces London dry gin1 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed1/2 ounce simple syrupClub soda, to topGarnish: lemon wheelGarnish: maraschino cherryINSTRUCTIONS:Add the gin, lemon juice and simple syrup to a Collins glass.Fill with ice, top with club soda and stir.Garnish with a lemon wheel and maraschino cherry (optional).Current Reads and Recommendations: Wanderlust: An Eccentric Explorer, an Epic Journey, a Lost Age by Reid MitenbulerFollow us on Instagram @literatureandlibationspod.Visit our website: literatureandlibationspod.com to submit feedback, questions, or your own takes on what we are reading. You can also see what we are reading for future episodes! You can email us at [email protected] leave us a review and/or rating! It really helps others find our podcast…and it makes us happy!Purchase books via bookshop.org or check them out from your local public library. Join us next time as we discuss The Map of Salt and Stars by Zeyn JoukhadarHere is the beverage recipe for the upcoming episode if you want to drink along with us!City of Stars via BevvyINGREDIENTS:1 oz Gin1 oz Sweet Vermouth1 oz Campari1 barspoon St. Elizabeth Allspice DramOrange twist, star anise, or cinnamon stick for garnishINSTRUCTIONS:Add all ingredients except garnish to a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled.Strain into an Old-Fashioned glass over fresh ice.Garnish with an orange twist, star anise, or cinnamon stick and serve.